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Participants in the 2023 CPD Summer Institute on Public Diplomacy reflect on their experience with host Eytan Gilboa.

CPD Assistant Director of Programming & Events Stacy Ingber sits down with Andrew Cooper, Professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, to discuss the global rise of populism and how public diplomacy can adapt to the "Populist Challenge." Music: "Centuries (feat. LV)" by Creature in the Woods via Sweet Tiger Records

Ira Helfand considers the public health implications of nuclear war and how governments of states with nuclear weapons should respond. Music: "Centuries (feat. LV)" by Creature in the Woods via Sweet Tiger Records

Emily Metzgar examines the critical importance of public diplomacy in denuclearization and establishing long-term peace in the region. Music: "Centuries (feat. LV)" by Creature in the Woods via Sweet Tiger Records

Jacob Poushter shares survey data on global public opinion, such as how much Americans fear North Korea’s nuclear problem, South Korea’s views of the U.S. and how threat is perceived in the region. Music: "Centuries (feat. LV)" by Creature in the Woods via Sweet Tiger Records

Ambassador Mark Minton discusses the public dimension of relationships in the region, such as the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and the highly publicized summit between Kim Jong-un and President Trump. Music: "Centuries (feat. LV)" by Creature in the Woods via Sweet Tiger Records

The latest episode of The Public Diplocast features a talk on the world's views on media and technology by senior researcher at the Pew Research Center Jacob Poushter. More: www.uscpublicdiplomacy.org/story/trends-digital-world Music: "Centuries (feat. LV)" by Creature in the Woods via Sweet Tiger Records

The latest episode of The Public Diplocast features a talk on the internet as a transnational resource by CPD Advisory Board Member Fadi Chehadé, a UN High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation expert. More: https://www.uscpublicdiplomacy.org/story/trust-times-digital-innovation Music: "Centuries (feat. LV)" by Creature in the Woods via Sweet Tiger Records

In Episode 5: Foggy Bottom Engaging the World, The Public Diplocast speaks with the Executive Director of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, Dr. Shawn Powers. Powers discusses the ways in which the U.S. Department of State is engaging in public diplomacy, examples of embassies excelling in the field, and future trends in public diplomacy. Shawn Powers is the Executive Director of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, a body authorized by Congress to oversee and promote U.S. Government activities that intend to understand, inform, and influence foreign publics. He has a Ph.D. from the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California and more than a decade of experience working at the nexus of public diplomacy, development, and national security. In 2015, Shawn authored (with Michael Jablonski) the award-winning The Real Cyber War: The Political Economy of Internet Freedom (University of Illinois Press). Since 2010, Shawn has taught at Georgia State University, where he launched and directed its Center for Global Information Studies and remains an Associate Professor on leave. He has been invited to speak at the Al Jazeera Forum, Austrian Diplomatic Academy, British Broadcasting Corporation, Council on Foreign Relations, United Nations, World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, and over 30 universities. Find more episodes here: http://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/story/cpds-podcast-series

In Episode 4: City Diplomacy in the Big Apple, The Public Diplocast speaks with New York City's Commissioner for International Affairs, Penny Abeywardena. Abeywardena discusses the emerging role of the global city, how New York City engages international communities, and the importance of connecting the local to global. Penny is New York City's Commissioner for International Affairs. As head of the Mayor's Office for International Affairs, she leads the City's global platform for promoting its goals for a more just and accessible society, showcasing the diversity of New Yorkers and sharing policies and best practices with the world. Prior to joining Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration, Penny was the Director of Girls and Women Integration at the Clinton Global Initiative. In 2017, Penny was named by the French American Foundation as a Young Leader. She is a World Economic Forum 2016 Young Global Leader, and a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations. She serves on the Board of Directors of the United Nations Development Corporation. In her personal time, Penny serves on the Innovation Advisory Committee for 92Y and on the Founding Member Committee of Lincoln Center’s Global Exchange. Find more episodes here: http://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/story/cpds-podcast-series

In Episode 3: On Countering Violent Extremism and Engaging Communities, The Public Diplocast speaks with noted Homeland Security expert and USC Professor, Dr. Erroll Southers. Southers discusses the role of countering violent extremism in public diplomacy, how communities are working to address radicalization, and how information sharing plays a key role in counterterrorism. Dr. Erroll G. Southers is the Director of the Safe Communities Institute and Homegrown Violent Extremism Studies at the University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy, where he is also a Professor of the Practice of Governance. Dr. Southers also serves as the Director of International Programs of the Department of Homeland Security National Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events (CREATE) at USC. Previously, he also served as: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Deputy Director in the California Office of Homeland Security; Chief of Homeland Security and Intelligence for the Los Angeles World Airports Police Department, and President Barack Obama’s first nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Transportation Security Administration. Dr. Southers is the author of Homegrown Violent Extremism, a book investigating radicalization, recruitment and ideological trends in domestic terrorism and extremism. Find more episodes here: http://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/story/cpds-podcast-series

In Episode 2: Religion, Diversity & Global Understanding, The Public Diplocast speaks with religious scholar and Dean of Religious Life at USC, Varun Soni. Soni discusses the importance of interfaith dialogue, how today's youth are encouraging tolerance and understanding, and the three things he would tell U.S. diplomats about faith and diplomacy. Varun Soni serves as Dean of Religious Life of USC and a CPD Faculty Fellow. In this role, he brings together the spiritual and scholarly resources of the university, provides moral and ethical leadership for the USC community, and works closely with the 70 student religious groups and the 35 Religious Directors on campus. He also oversees the Interfaith Council, organizes interdisciplinary events that explore religion broadly conceived, and leads ceremonial and memorial events. He is an advocate for the proposed Multi-Faith Center for Research, Reflection, and Practice and he remains a visible and vocal proponent of religious pluralism and interfaith dialogue at USC. Find more episodes here: http://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/story/cpds-podcast-series

In Episode 1: On Being a Good Neighbor, Globally, The Public Diplocast speaks with noted scholar and CPD Faculty Fellow, Nicholas J. Cull on his definitions of the term "Public Diplomacy," globalization, goals for the field and more. Nicholas J. Cull is Professor of Public Diplomacy and Director of the Master’s Program in Public Diplomacy at USC and a CPD Faculty Fellow. His research and teaching interests are inter-disciplinary, and focus on the role of public engagement in foreign policy. He is the author of The Cold War and the United States Information Agency: American Propaganda and Public Diplomacy, 1945-1989 (Cambridge, 2008) and The Decline and Fall of the United States Information Agency: American Public Diplomacy, 1989-2001 (Palgrave, 2012). His first book was Selling War (Oxford, 1995), a study of British information work in the United States before Pearl Harbor. He has published numerous articles on the theme of public diplomacy and media history. Find more episodes here: http://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/story/cpds-podcast-series